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MDRC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and children with low incomes. We are committed to finding solutions to some of the most difficult social problems facing the nation-from reducing poverty and bolstering economic mobility to improving public education and college graduation rates. We design promising new interventions, evaluate existing programs using the highest research standards, and provide technical assistance to build better programs and deliver effective interventions at scale.
We are currently seeking an Editor with excellent copyediting and line/substantive editing skills to be a key member of our Publications Department, which produces more than 100 research reports and other publications per year. Candidates with immediate availability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and at least five years of editorial experience required. Candidate must be highly organized, comfortable working against deadlines and juggling multiple projects, and able to pay careful attention to detail. Extensive experience with Windows and Microsoft Word's Tracking feature is necessary. Experience editing data-driven graphic and tabular material is strongly preferred, as is familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style. Experience editing subject matter related to social policy or education is a plus.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit under Social Policy Worker United (SPWU) - Local 57 of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Timing: Please see "What to expect from MDRC's recruitment process" for more information.
Location: The position is ideally based in MDRC's New York City or Washington, DC, offices. MDRC is also open to remote work.
Compensation and benefits: Salary range is $85K - $90K and will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance offered. Some on-the-job training will be provided
Instructions: When submitting your application, please include:
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that the health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us and that interviews (when scheduled) will be conducted via video conferencing.
MDRC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No qualified applicant, employee, intern, volunteer, or apprenticeship trainee will be discriminated against on the basis of his, her, or their race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin (including physical, cultural or linguistic characteristics), marriage to or association with persons of a national origin group, tribal affiliation, membership in or association with an organization identified with or seeking to promote the interests of a national origin group, name that is associated with a national origin group, accent, language use, immigration status, citizenship, possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their lawful presence in the United States, and other definitions under California or other states' laws, ancestry, creed, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), age, citizenship, veteran and/or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, gender transitioning or perceived gender transitioning, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, protected medical leaves (requesting or being approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act) or similar state family medical leave laws, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. Legal work authorization is required. To request a reasonable accommodation during any stage of MDRC's employment process due to a disability, please contact HRQuestions@mdrc.org.
MDRC's dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion exceed compliance requirements. We believe that recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce of all backgrounds and perspectives improves the quality and relevance of our research, as well as the daily experiences of our staff. By fostering an equitable culture of inclusivity and belonging, we seek an environment in which staff feel welcomed, valued, and engaged in their work.
MDRC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and children with low incomes. We are committed to finding solutions to some of the most difficult social problems facing the nation-from reducing poverty and bolstering economic mobility to improving public education and college graduation rates. We design promising new interventions, evaluate existing programs using the highest research standards, and provide technical assistance to build better programs and deliver effective interventions at scale.
We are currently seeking an Editor with excellent copyediting and line/substantive editing skills to be a key member of our Publications Department, which produces more than 100 research reports and other publications per year. Candidates with immediate availability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Editing, copyediting, and proofreading book-length social science and education research reports, as well as briefs, other short documents, and materials-including text, tabular material, graphics, and infographics-for MDRC's website, using MDRC's editorial style conventions, which are based primarily on the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Under the supervision of the Publications Director, trafficking publications through the editing and production process, working with authors, research assistants, freelance editors, and report production staff.
- Participating in prepublication reviews of report drafts.
- Writing summaries and promotional and other materials for MDRC publications and website that make the findings of social science and education research accessible to a lay audience of policymakers, funders, and media.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and at least five years of editorial experience required. Candidate must be highly organized, comfortable working against deadlines and juggling multiple projects, and able to pay careful attention to detail. Extensive experience with Windows and Microsoft Word's Tracking feature is necessary. Experience editing data-driven graphic and tabular material is strongly preferred, as is familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style. Experience editing subject matter related to social policy or education is a plus.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit under Social Policy Worker United (SPWU) - Local 57 of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Timing: Please see "What to expect from MDRC's recruitment process" for more information.
Location: The position is ideally based in MDRC's New York City or Washington, DC, offices. MDRC is also open to remote work.
Compensation and benefits: Salary range is $85K - $90K and will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance offered. Some on-the-job training will be provided
Instructions: When submitting your application, please include:
- Resume
- Cover letter, including the types of documents you've edited
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that the health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us and that interviews (when scheduled) will be conducted via video conferencing.
MDRC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No qualified applicant, employee, intern, volunteer, or apprenticeship trainee will be discriminated against on the basis of his, her, or their race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin (including physical, cultural or linguistic characteristics), marriage to or association with persons of a national origin group, tribal affiliation, membership in or association with an organization identified with or seeking to promote the interests of a national origin group, name that is associated with a national origin group, accent, language use, immigration status, citizenship, possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their lawful presence in the United States, and other definitions under California or other states' laws, ancestry, creed, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), age, citizenship, veteran and/or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, gender transitioning or perceived gender transitioning, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, protected medical leaves (requesting or being approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act) or similar state family medical leave laws, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. Legal work authorization is required. To request a reasonable accommodation during any stage of MDRC's employment process due to a disability, please contact HRQuestions@mdrc.org.
MDRC's dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion exceed compliance requirements. We believe that recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce of all backgrounds and perspectives improves the quality and relevance of our research, as well as the daily experiences of our staff. By fostering an equitable culture of inclusivity and belonging, we seek an environment in which staff feel welcomed, valued, and engaged in their work.
